Overview
Atzeneta del Maestrat wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 818, discharging treated water inland.
The Atzeneta del Maestrat wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Atzeneta del Maestrat, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It serves a small population of 818 residents, reflecting its role in a rural inland community. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, but for smaller communities like Atzeneta del Maestrat, appropriate treatment is still required to protect local water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the region's river systems. The Comunitat Valenciana is known for its agricultural activity and coastal tourism, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both inland ecosystems and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Atzeneta del Maestrat flows into local streams that are part of the broader drainage network of the Castellón province. These watercourses eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation downstream. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are precious, and maintaining high water quality in these streams is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Atzeneta del Maestrat, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its address is Molí Espigues, Camí Vell de Castelló.
The plant serves a population of 818 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for most inland communities.
Spain implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like Atzeneta del Maestrat, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect local water bodies.
The plant protects local streams and the downstream Mediterranean Sea from untreated sewage. In the water-scarce Comunitat Valenciana region, proper treatment also supports agricultural reuse and maintains ecosystem health.
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